ABSTRACT Phenol or hydroxybenzene is an organic compound with the molecular formula C6H5OH, has a molecular weight of 94.11 g / mol and is hygroscopic. Phenol compounds have a melting point of 41 oC and a boiling point of 181.9 oC. Phenol has a limited solubility in water which is 8.3 g / 100 mL. The process of making phenol starts from the alkylation of benzene with propylene to cumene using …